MMS Blog
Orderfox Platform Now Free of Charge
As companies across all industry supply chains are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, Orderfox offers its digital marketplace for the CNC industry free of charge.
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Manufacturers Begin Making Significant Adjustments to Production
As automotive OEMs closed facilities and states closed non-essential businesses to help combat the coronavirus, significantly more manufacturers made adjustments to production/capacity in last week’s survey.
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Ruby the Riveter and a Reminder for the Times
During WWII, Ruby Shuman helped repair bombers. Her memories have a lesson for a country facing a crisis today.
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Traceability Without Serial Numbers: Vision Technology Makes Every Part Its Own Identifier
Off-the-shelf imaging technology is now so good it can pick up the distinct surface features of seemingly identical parts. This startup company’s technology leverages what cell phones and other imaging devices can now do, identifying parts by their own unique features so that no serial number is needed.
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US Trade Associations Send Open Letter to Manufacturers Addressing Coronavirus
The open letter addresses manufacturing CEOs, suggesting that they turn to member companies in the case of supply chain disruptions from the coronavirus.
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Manufacturers Adjusting in Third Week of Coronavirus Survey
In the third week of the of the COVID-19 survey, manufacturers started making more significant adjustments to contingency plans, budgets/spending and staffing/hiring. However, production and capacity were relatively unchanged.
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Facilitating Remote Work, Social Distancing with ERP Systems
As long as shops take steps to prepare, they can use their ERP systems to enable many employees to work from home and increase social distance for those who need to be in the shop during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Coping with the Coronavirus — One Shop Manager’s Thinking
This president of a machining job shop is preparing for the situation to last and focusing on communication and a positive environment for employees.
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The Coronavirus: Tips to Keep Manufacturing Employees Safe
To minimize interaction, reschedule the work day to place a buffer between shifts.
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Mold Maker Announces 5-Part Coronavirus Response
Plans for protecting people and lead times alike involve not only concrete action, but also clear communication.
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How Do Top Shops Handle Aero?
In this upcoming webinar, learn how Top Shops use equipment, machining strategies, employee strategies and operating metrics in the aerospace industry.
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Does Asia's Low-Cost Manufacturing Option Still Make Sense?
As U.S.-based companies try to stay ahead of COVID-19, global supply chains are under renewed scrutiny. Are uncertainties and delays caused by global crises worth the short-term cost savings?
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